Archives for January 26, 2011

'The change was announced by the Sabres on Wednesday after NBC reached a deal to broadcast four games on that date as part of its Hockey Day in America coverage. Sabres-Capitals was originally scheduled to start at 3 p.m.' … [Read more...] about TV prompts new start time for Sabres-Capitals game

'NBC Sports will broadcast four NHL games that day, featuring eight teams from some of the most avid U.S. hockey markets. The first three games will be broadcast regionally with staggered starts. All viewers will begin the day with the same game before some viewers are taken to their regional game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres/Capitals February 20 game time moved up to 12:30 p.m.

'"It's a huge two points," Morrisonn said. "It's nice to get that first one with the Sabres. It's taken a little longer than I thought, but I'm just happy to get that one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get the last word

'"Memory is always really short," he said Tuesday. "This feels like the toughest stretch I've ever been through. I'm pretty sure it's not, but it's been a tough year. Things haven't gone the way we would have liked, and we're not where we want to be."' … [Read more...] about Alfredsson, Senators cope with rebuilding

'Byron played 14 minutes, 30 seconds in his debut and made a good impression on head coach Lindy Ruff with his skating and effort. Why not? Byron treats every practice, every game, as another chance to prove himself. "Skating is my No. 1 asset," Byron says. "That's what I do, get around the ice, harder for guys to hit me, and take me out of plays. I try to use my speed as much … [Read more...] about A dream return home for Byron

Sabres hand Senators 7th straight loss at home (Ottawa Citizen) A cold January and the Sens are losing (Ottawa Citizen) Toughest stretch ever? (Ottawa Citizen) A dream return home for Byron (Ottawa Citizen) Game File (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Sens awful at home, lose in OT (Ottawa Sun) Sens' barn has stench to it (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Buffalo moved within four points of the idle Atlanta Thrashers for the final spot in the Eastern Conference with two games in hand.' … [Read more...] about Morrisonn scores in OT as Sabres beat Sens 3-2

'Paul Byron and Jochen Hecht also tallied for Buffalo, which has won four of its last five games. Thomas Vanek collected two assists, while Miller finished with 27 saves.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2 (OT)

'Shaone Morrisonn picked the perfect time to score his first goal of the season. The Sabres defenseman slammed home a rebound about two minutes into overtime in Ottawa on Tuesday to lift Buffalo past the Senators 3-2. Earlier in the game, Sabres forward Paul Byron, playing in his hometown, notched his first career NHL goal.' … [Read more...] about Morrisonn’s OT Winner Sends Sabres Past Sens 3-2

Too few players, plenty of heart (Portland Press Herald) Pirates dig deep... Really deep for the win (Maine Hockey Journal) Practice just as dangerous as the game for the Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal) Admirals suffer 2nd loss in a row (Norfolk Virginian Pilot) Pirates Sink Admirals (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates, Enroth Steal One From Admirals (NorfolkAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage